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`The using of fiber optic connectors has traditionally been the biggest concern in fiber optic systems. While connectors were once
`manufacturers have standardized and simplified connectors greatly. This increases the user use convenient connectors during th
`emphasizing taken proper care of and deal with the fiber optic connectors. To learn more about the fiber optic connectors, you sho
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`What is Fiber Optic Connector?
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`Fiber Optic Connector, or optical fiber connector, is removable activities between optical fiber and optical fiber connection dev
`precision docking, so that the optical output of optical energy to maximize the fiber optic coupler in receiving optical fiber, and o
`minimize the effects on the system, this is the basic requirement of fiber optic connector. To a certain extent, fiber optic connector
`reliability and the performance of the system.
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`Key Features of Fiber Optic Connectors
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`The key features of fiber connector include optical properties, interchangeability, repeatability, tensile strength, temperature, inser
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`1. Optical Properties: The optical performance requirements of fiber optic connectors, mainly are the two basic parameters of Inse
`Insertion Loss is a connection loss of the link effective optical power loss because of the insertion of the connector. Insert
`requirements should not be more than 0.5 dB.
`Return Loss (or Reflection Loss) refers to the suppression of link connector optical power of reflection, its typical value should not
`of the connector, the pin surface after the special polishing process can make the return loss larger, generally not less than 45dB.
`2. Interchangeability and Repeatability: Fiber optic connectors are universal passive devices, the fiber connector of the same typ
`can be used repeatedly, thereby additional imported losses are generally in the range of less than 0.2dB.
`3. Tensile Strength: To the done fiber optic connectors, the general requirements of the tensile strength shall be not less than 90N
`4. Temperature: Generally, fiber optical connector must be used at a temperature of -40C to +70C.
`5. Insertion Times: Currently fiber optic connectors can generally be pluged more than l000 times.
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`Cable, MPO to
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`MPO, MTP, MPO to LC, MPO
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`Fiber Optic Connector Tutorial :
`Structure of Fiber Optic Connectores
`Optical fiber to fiber optic interconnection can be made by a joint, a permanent connection, or a connector, and is different from
`reconnect. Fiber optic connector types are as various as the applications for which they were developed. Different connector type
`advantages and disadvantages, and different performance parameters. But all connectors have the same four basic components.
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`Ferrule: The fiber is installed in a long, thin cylinder, the ferrule, which act as a fiber alignment mechanism. The ferrule is bored
`slightly larger than the diameter of the fiber cladding. The end of the fiber is located at the end of the ferrule. Ferrules are typically
`also be constructed of plastic.
`Connector Body: Also known as the connector housing, the body holds the ferrule. It is usually constructed of metal or plastic and
`which hold the fiber in place. The details of these connector body assemblies vary among connectors, but the welding and/o
`strength members and cable jackets to the connector body. The ferrule extends past the connector body to slip into the couping d
`Cable: The cable is attached to the connector body. It acts as the point of entry for the fiber. Often, a strain relief boot is added o
`the connector body, providing extra stength to the junction.
`Coupling Device: Most fiber optic connectors do not use the male-female configuration common to electronic connectors. Instead
`sleeve is used to mate the connectors. Similar devices may be installed in fiber optic transmitters and receivers to allow these dev
`devices are also known as feed-through bulkhead adapters.
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`Types of Fiber Optic Connectors
`According to the different classification methods, fiber optic connectors can be divided into different types. According to t
`connectors can be divided into single-mode and multimode fiber optic connectors. According to the different structures, fiber conn
`like ST, SC, FC, LC, MT-RJ, MPO/MTP, MU, DIN, E2000, SMA, BICONIC, D4, etc. According to the pin end surface of the connector, th
`According to the number of fiber cores, fiber connectors can be divided into single-core and multi-core fiber optic connectors. In a
`been introduced to the marketplace, but only a few represent the majority of the market. Here is a rundown of the connectors that
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`ST Connector: ST is probably still the most popular connector for multimode networks, widely used in the opt
`buildings and campuses. It has a bayonet mount and a long cylindrical 2.5 mm ceramic (usually) or polymer fer
`ceramic, but some are metal or plastic. ST connectors are constructed with a metal housing and are nickel-plated,
`a fiber-optic cable both quickly and easily. They have ceramic ferrules and are rated for 500 mating cycles. From a
`to use a loss margin of 0.5 dB or the vendor recommendation for ST connectors.
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`SC Connector: This is a kind optical fiber connector developed by Japan's NTT. SC is a snap-in connector with a 2.
`excellent performance. Its shell is rectangular, adopted by the pin type and the structure of the coupling sleeve siz
`PC or APC model grinding method, fastening way is to use the plug pin bolt type, do not need to rotate. SC co
`motion. SC connectors provide for accurate alignment via their ceramic ferrules. Typical matched SC connecto
`connector features with low price, involve loss small ripple, high compressive strength and high density installation
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`FC Connector: FC connector was originally developed by NTT, Japan. FC is short for FERRULE CONNEC
`external strengthening way is to use metal sleeve, fastening way as the turnbuckle. FC connectors offer ex
`optic cable with respect to the transmitter's optical source emitter and the receiver's optical detector. FC
`notch and a threaded receptacle. FC connectors are constructed with a metal housing and are nickel-pla
`rated for 500 mating cycles. This kind of connector is simple in structure, convenient operation.
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`LC Connector: LC type connector is a famous BELL developed by the institute of research, using conven
`mechanism is made. The pin and the size of the sleeve is adopted by the general SC, FC, half size is 1.25 m
`fiber connector in the optical fiber distribution frame. Otherwise, it's a standard ceramic ferrule connector,
`connector features with good performance and is highly favored for single mode.
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`MT-RJ Connector: MT-RJ is a duplex connector used with single-mode and multimode fiber optic cables. It us
`female versions. MT-RJ connectors are constructed with a plastic housing and provide for accurate alignme
`ferrules. MT-RJ connectors are rated for 1000 mating cycles. The typical insertion loss for matched MT-RJ co
`for MMF.
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`MPO/MTP Connector: The MPO Connector is the industry acronym for "Multi-fiber Push On", with push-on
`consistent and repeatable interconnections and available with 4, 8, 12, or 24 fibers. MTP® is a trademark of US C
`is a connector manufactured specifically for a multifiber ribbon cable. The MTP/MPO single-mode connectors hav
`back reflection, whereas the multimode connector ferrule is commonly flat. The ribbon cable is flat and approp
`structure, which houses fibers side by side in a jacket.
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`MU Connector: MU connector looks like a miniature SC with a 1.25 mm ferrule, with
`miniature body. It is used for for compact multiple optical connectors and se
`applications. The connectors are composed of plastic housing. MU connectors are th
`and were advanced the density application and performance.
`The table below illustrates some types of above connectors and lists some specific
`points.
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`Connector
`Type
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`Coupling Type
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`Fiber
`Type
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`Insertion Loss
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`Polish
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`No. of
`Fibers
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`Typical Applications
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`ST
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`FC
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`SC
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`LC
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`Twist on
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`SM, MM
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`0.40 dB(SM)
`0.50dB(MM)
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`Screw on
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`SM, MM
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`0.5 - 1.0 dB
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`Snap on
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`SM, MM
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`0.2 - 0.45 dB
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`PC, UPC
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`PC, UPC,
`APC
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`PC, UPC,
`APC
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`Snap on RJ45
`style
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`SM, MM
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`0.15 dB (SM) 0.10 dB
`(MM)
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`PC, UPC,
`APC
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`MU
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`Push / Pull
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`SM, MM
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`0.30 dB
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`PC, UPC,
`APC
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`MT-RJ
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`Snap on RJ45
`style
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`SM, MM
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`0.30 dB
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`N/A
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`1
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`1
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`1
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`1
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`1
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`2
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`LANs
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`Datacom, Telecommun
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`CATV, Test Equipment
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`Gigabit Ethernet, Video
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`Data Communications
`Telecommunications,
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`Gigabit Ethernet, Asyn
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`MPO / MTP
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`Push / Pull
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`SM, MM
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`0.30 dB
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`N/A
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`4, 8, 12, 16
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`Active Device Transceiv
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`DIN Connector: DIN is an abbreviation for Deutsches Institut für Normung or German Institute for Standardiz
`industry standards group. DIN connector encompasses several types of cables that plug into an interface to
`arranged in a circular pattern. Typically, a full-sized DIN connector has three to 14 pins with a diameter of 13.2
`used widely for PC keyboards, MIDI instruments, and other specialized equipment.
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`E2000 Connector: E2000 fiber optic connector has a push-pull coupling mechanism, with an automat
`and laser beam protection. One-piece design for easy and quick termination, used for high safe
`connector available for Singlemode PC, APC and Multimode PC. The E2000 Connector is one of the
`spring-loaded shutter which fully protects the ferrule from dust and scratches. The shutter close
`disengaged, locking out impurities which could later lead to network failure, and locking in potentially
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`Obsolete Connectors
`SMA Connector: Amphenol developed the SMA from the "Subminiature A" hence SMA, microwave connector.
`exactly 1/8 inch in diameter that mated in a machined adapter. When the adapters were not precise enough
`that mated with a Delrin adapter for better insertion loss performance. These connectors are still in use on som
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`BICONIC Connector: This is the Biconic, the yellow body indicating a SM version (MMs were usually black). Developed by
`Murray Hill, NJ, the Biconic was molded from a glass-filled plastic that was almost as hard as ceramic. It started with the
`lasted until the company could get a 125 micron/5mil pin insert into the plastic mold, at which point the fiber was g
`singlemode versions first appeared, the ferrules were ground to center the fiber core in the ferrule to reduce loss. Since
`mating adapters, it had an airgap between the ferrules when mated, meaning loss was never less than 0.3 dB due to fre
`losses of 0.5-1 dB and SM 0.7 dB or higher.
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`D4 Connector: D4 connector was probably the first connector to use ceramic or hybrid ceramic/stain
`loaded, the ferrule has a 2.0mm diameter ferrule. D4 connectors have a high-performance threading
`repeatability and intermateability.
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`Color Codes
`Since the earliest days of fiber optics, orange, black or gray are multimode and yellow is singlemode. However, the advent of met
`color coding difficult, so colored boots were often used. The TIA 568 color code for connector bodies and/or boots is Beige for mu
`and Green for APC (angled) connectors.
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